Wadsworth Library
| Sunday, 2/16 | Closed |
| Monday, 2/17 |
Closed * |
| Tuesday, 2/18 | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, 2/19 |
Closed * |
| Thursday, 2/20 |
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. * |
| Friday, 2/21 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, 2/22 | Closed |
- * Monday had hour changes – Presidents' Day
- * Wednesday had hour changes – Due to heating issue.
- * Thursday had hour changes – Due to heating issue.
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
Upcoming Closures
- Thu., Mar. 13 : Opening at 1:00 PM due to staff development
- Fri., Apr. 18 : Closed Good Friday
- Sun., Apr. 20 : Closed Easter
- Mon., May. 26 : Closed Memorial Day
Services
- Book Drop
- Browse Shelves
- Computer Use
- Materials / Holds Pick Up
- Printing Services
- Reference Services
- Wi-Fi
Facilities
- Bicycle rack
- Book drop box
- Computers for public use
- Electrical outlets available
- Handicapped accessible
- Meeting space (reservation required)
- Parking lot
- Photocopier (black/white)
- Printing (black/white)
- Public restrooms
- Street parking (free)
- Water fountain
- Wireless internet access (wi/fi)
Upcoming Events
Story Time with Kala Jojo: The Tall Story Teller
Kala Jojo, known as “The Tall Storyteller”, performs his songs, chants and stories with authentic African instruments, evoking African, African-American and Caribbean oral traditions.
About
Located in the Wadsworth Avenue shopping district, this branch serves the Wadsworth, Cedarbrook, Ivy Hill, and East Mt. Airy communities. A free parking lot on Michener Street serves many of the stores in the area.
History
The Wadsworth area became part of the city of Philadelphia in 1854. Prior to a housing boom that began in the 1940's, the area was open woodlands and farms. Therefore, there are only two buildings in the community built before the 1940's. Wadsworth Avenue and Michener Street were named after two of the old family farms.
Before there was a branch library, the neighborhood made heavy use of the Free Library's bookmobile. Wadsworth Avenue Library, a modern building with a glass "storefront," opened on July 30, 1959. In 1992, the building reopened after being closed several years for asbestos removal and building renovations, including the addition of a meeting room. Colorful ribbons enlivened the glass façade and neon lights brightened the interior.
The library was further renovated in 1999 as part of the "Changing Lives" campaign, which refurbished branches and brought Internet service.